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This Icon Pack is Hot: PixBit

Tim June 21, 2019

It's been a while since we last showcased a hot icon pack, so let's change that. Today, I stumbled across PixBit on Google Play, an icon pack priced at $1.49. Typically, I prefer my icon packs for the price of free, but when a pack looks really good, I don't...

Friday Phone Deals: Galaxy S10 at $300 Off, Pixel 3 XL Up to $220 Off

Kellen June 21, 2019

This weekend's best smartphones deals feature Samsung and Google's latest. Friday's are always a good day to buy smartphones. For one, you probably just got paid, and two, we see a fresh batch of weekend deals arrive. For this week, the best smartphone deals...

Poll: Full Gestures, Buttons, or a Combo Approach?

Kellen June 21, 2019

The smartphone industry likes to change sh*t for the sake of changing sh*t far too often. The people who make the tech we use get bored, decide they are smarter than all other humans, and then use that boredom to introduce or take things away. A good example...

Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 Edge Drop From Quarterly to “Regular” Security Updates

Kellen June 21, 2019

Samsung's phones fall into three different categories of updates. The newest phones (are supposed to) get monthly security updates, others get quarterly updates, and the oldest that Samsung still supports fall into a "regular" security updates group. The...

DEAL: Get a 2-Pack of WiFi Full Color Light Bulbs for $14 (Google Assistant Compatible)

Tim June 20, 2019

I'm all for making everything in my house controllable with my voice, especially when it comes to lighting. Over on Amazon, you can get a 2-pack of WiFi-enabled LED light bulbs, capable of nearly any color imaginable and able to be controlled via Google...

Google has Given Up on Making Tablets, Which is Probably Good (Updated)

Kellen June 20, 2019

The Pixel Slate will likely be Google's last tablet for a while, according to a new report today. After using the Pixel Slate on two separate occasions and dealing with the hell that was that experience, this news won't make me sad. It probably shouldn't cause...

Verizon Dethroned as Fastest Wireless Carrier in US

Kellen June 20, 2019

In the latest US wireless carrier showdown, a new king has been crowned. Verizon is no longer the fastest carrier, as AT&T has eclipsed them for the first time in five years. This news comes out of PCMag, who released their "Fastest Mobile Networks" report...

Vivo Claims Its New FlashCharge Tech Can Charge a 4,000mAh Battery in Just 13 Minutes

Tim June 20, 2019

A product manager for Vivo posted a video to Weibo this week, showing off the company's new Super FlashCharge technology in action. While the video is short, only showing a phone charge at super speeds for a few seconds, its noted that when/if implemented into...

Google Decides That Google Assistant Can Stick Around a Bit Longer, Pushes Gemini Switch to 2026

Kellen December 19, 2025

You may have forgotten the timeline, but Google was pushing to force all off of Google Assistant and onto Gemini by the end...

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What’s New in Android 16 QPR3 Beta: At a Glance, Flashlight, Navigation Buttons, More

Kellen December 18, 2025

Google may have released Android 16 QPR3 Beta 1 at the worst possible time of the day, but we're still going to dive into it...

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Android 16 QPR3 Beta Program Goes Live for Pixel Devices

Kellen December 17, 2025

Android 16 QPR3 Beta 1 released. Google shipped Android 16 QPR2 to stable channels this month as the December Pixel update,...

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Verizon Pixel 8, Pixel 9, and Pixel 10 Devices Get New December Update (Updated)

Kellen December 17, 2025

All of Google's still-supported Pixel devices received a huge QPR2 update in early December with new features and tons of bug...

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Google Makes Controversial Pixel Search Bar Change

Kellen December 17, 2025

Within the past several days, a group of Pixel owners noticed a change to the way the Search bar at the bottom of their Pixel...

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Samsung December Updates Continue Roll Out to All These Devices

Kellen December 17, 2025

Samsung started sending December updates to a batch of devices earlier in the week, but they weren't quite done with 2025....

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Galaxy Z TriFold Sells Out Quick in South Korea, Even With High Price Tag

Tim December 12, 2025

We shouldn't be surprised, folks. Samsung launched the Galaxy Z TriFold this week in its home country of South Korea, with in...

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YouTube TV Will Offer 10 Genre-Specific Plans in 2026

Tim December 10, 2025

More choice and more flexibility. That's what everyone has been clamoring for lately. If you'll recall, YouTube TV used to be...

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Google’s Latest Ad Pokes at iPhone for Copying Its Features, iPhone 17 Rumors

Kellen May 6, 2025

The iPhone 17 won't arrive for months, likely after Google releases its Pixel 10 series. For the most part, all talk around...

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Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro Unboxing and Tour!

Kellen October 11, 2023

Some of you have been lucky enough to receive your Pixel 8 or Pixel 8 Pro pre-orders a day early, thanks to Google's wildly...

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Pixel Watch 2 Unboxing and Tour!

Kellen October 11, 2023

The Pixel Watch 2 has been on my wrist for a full week and my list of notes has only grown. I've tested sleep tracking, put...

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Video: Galaxy Z Flip 5, Z Fold 5 Unboxing!

Tim July 27, 2023

Samsung was gracious enough to send us its latest foldables devices, the Galaxy Z Flip 5 and Galaxy Z Fold 5. Naturally,...

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Google Pixel 7a Unboxing and Tour!

Kellen May 10, 2023

Because the Google Pixel 7a is available today for you to run out and buy at $499, you may not want to wait around for our...

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VIDEO: Galaxy S23 Ultra Unboxing!

Tim February 3, 2023

Unboxing time, baby! We have the Galaxy S23 Ultra in-house, a bit before they're set to make their way to buyers later this...

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Pixel 7 Pro: First 10 Things to Do!

Tim October 13, 2022

Fancy new Pixel 7 or Pixel 7 Pro just show up at your doorstep? Perfect, then this video is for you. As is tradition, we've...

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Pixel Watch: First 10 Things To Do!

Kellen October 13, 2022

The day that most of you will receive your Google Pixel Watch from pre-orders is here. It's time for you to slap Google's...

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